smelter

American  

[smel-ter] / ˈsmɛl tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that smelts.

2. a person who owns or works in a place where ores are smelted.

3. a place where ores are smelted.

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smelter British  

/ ˈsmɛltə /

noun

1. a person engaged in smelting

2. Also called: smeltery.  an industrial plant in which smelting is carried out

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Etymology

Origin of smelter

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English; smelt ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

It mines bauxite, the raw material for aluminum, refines it into alumina powder, and operates smelters that turn alumina to finished aluminum.

From Barron's

The Middle East conflict is also intensifying tightness, they add, noting that Gulf smelters make up around 9% of global aluminum supply.

From The Wall Street Journal

Middle East turmoil, including Iranian attacks and halted Strait of Hormuz shipments, forced aluminum smelters to cut output.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Most aluminum smelters only hold a few weeks’ supply of alumina, which could further tighten availability,” they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran had implemented production cuts earlier but smelters haven’t shut down electrolytic cells and some production recovery signs have emerged, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal